Begdale House School
Begdale House School Information
Please use the links and documents throughout the sections of this page to find our key policies.
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Staff Code of Conduct Policy
This policy sets and maintains the standards of conduct expected of all staff across Keys Group Schools. Our aim is to ensure a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where pupils, many of whom have experienced trauma or challenging circumstances, can thrive.
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Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) Policy
We recognise that many pupils arrive with unmet basic needs and a history of instability. Our schools provide stability, care, and a sense of belonging, enabling pupils to develop self-confidence, resilience, and a positive sense of identity within a supportive community
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Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) Policy
This policy is written in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice (2014, updated 2015 and 2020), the Children and Families Act 2014, and relevant statutory guidance, ensuring compliance with the OFSTED inspection framework.
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Risk Assessment Policy
This policy sets out the framework for identifying, assessing, managing, and reviewing risks within our School to ensure the wellbeing of all stakeholders.
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Positive Handling and Physical Intervention Policy
We commit to minimising restrictive practises, working towards restraint-free care based on trust, understanding, and positive relationships.
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Online Safety Policy
Our online safety policy recognises the unique vulnerabilities of our pupils, many of whom have experienced exclusion or trauma, and prioritises safeguarding them from online risks while enabling positive and educational use of technology.
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Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Policy
Our Careers and Guidance Policy supports our commitment to preparing every pupil for their future beyond school, acknowledging the diverse and complex pathways our pupils may follow.
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Behaviour Policy
Our pupils often come with complex needs, including emotional, behavioural, and social challenges, many having experienced exclusion from mainstream education. This policy outlines our trauma-informed, relationship-centred approach to supporting positive behaviour across our independent special schools.
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Anti-Bullying Policy
Keys Group recognises the serious impact bullying can have on pupils, particularly those with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or those who have experienced exclusion from mainstream education.
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Alternative Provision (AP) Policy
Our alternative provision is designed to meet the diverse and complex needs of pupils, including those with the most complex SEND and SEMH needs, through tailored, developmentally appropriate curricula and personalised learning approaches.
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Pupil Admission Policy and Procedure
The policy provides a clear, informed, supportive, and fair framework for admitting pupils to our School. It applies to all prospective pupils and those involved in the admission process.
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Accessibility Policy
We are dedicated to challenging attitudes towards disability and accessibility and fostering a culture of awareness, tolerance, and inclusion.
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Complaints Policy
Begdale House School is committed to providing a clear and fair process for addressing complaints to ensure concerns are resolved promptly and respectfully.
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First Aid and Administering Medication Policy
Keys Group is committed to providing timely, compassionate, and effective first aid that recognises the complex medical and emotional needs of our pupils, many of whom have SEMH difficulties, ASD, or PMLD.
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Suspension and Exclusions Policy
Our school provides specialist education for pupils whose needs sometimes manifest in challenging behaviour. Exclusion is a serious sanction, used only when essential to protect the education or welfare of the pupil or others.
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Safeguarding Fundamentals
The Safeguarding Fundamentals Quality Mark is a pioneering standard dedicated to transforming the safety and well-being of children across all organisations.
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Curriculum Policy
This policy outlines the principles, structure, and expectations for delivering a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum across our independent special schools.
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School Term Dates
View our published school term dates for the academic year.
